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Prescription
Drug Information
Up-to-date
information on the most commonly prescribed drugs
New Medicare Drug
Coverage
Medicare
prescription drug coverage is now available to all people
with Medicare. Check
this for the latest information (in English and Spanish) on drug coverage options. Information
on
the web or by calling 800-MEDICARE
Wal-Mart's Prescription Program Pharmacy
customers can purchase 30 day supplies of
350 generic medications for $4 or 90 day supplies for
$10 as well as over 1,000 over-the-counter drugs for $4 or less.
Kmart Prescription Program Kmart offers numerous generic drugs for a fixed cost of $15 for a 90 day supply .
Merck's
Free/Discount Drugs
Merck provides its
medicines free or at discounts to
people without prescription drug coverage and/or who are low income
Pfizer's Free/Discount Drugs
Pfizer offers
various medicines free or at discounts to
people without prescription drug coverage and/or who are low income
Other Drug Programs
Additional sources of lower-cost or free drugs
available to Virginia
residents
Regional Drug Programs
Additional sources of lower-cost or free drugs
available to Virginia
residents in certain counties or areas
Veterans' Drug Benefits
Veterans may be eligible for drug benefits
along with other health
services. Information on the web or
call 877-222-VETS (8387)
Prescription
Drug Cautions
More than one in
five seniors in the United States uses a medication that is
probably not appropriate. Learn more about
certain medications that may not be good choices for seniors
Tips for Buying Drugs Online
From the US Food and Drug Administration.
Find
tips for buying medicines (and medical products) online, a consumer
safety guide in English and Spanish, medicines to not
buy online, cautions about imported and counterfeit drugs, and how to
find verified online pharmacies.
Using
Drugs Safely
How, when, and with
what other substances you take your medicine can
have a significant impact on your response to many drugs. Go here to
compare your routines with the recommended medication administration
methods
Compare
Selected Drugs
Find out how the drug
you are taking compares with similar drugs
Saving
Money on Drugs
You can find useful
information on generic drugs and other ways that
seniors can save money on prescription drugs
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